Key result
Antibodies to the BK virus were common among healthy individuals in Italy, suggesting that the majority of these papovavirus infections likely occur during early childhood.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of antibodies to BK virus in healthy persons in Italy?
Population
453 healthy persons of various ages
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Baseline seroprevalence informs BK virus epidemiology in Italy; leaves open longitudinal studies on reactivation risks.
What is the prevalence of antibodies to BK virus in healthy persons in Italy?
Antibodies to the newly discovered BK virus are common in the Italian population, with infection likely occurring in early childhood.
Portolani et al. (1974) studied this question. Antibodies to the BK virus were common among healthy individuals in Italy, suggesting that the majority of these papovavirus infections likely occur during early childhood.
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